Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHAEFER
Paul Thomas Schaefer, MD practises sports medicine in Stillwater, MN. Paul is a 2009 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. Paul is also listed as specialising in family medicine — sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 1,294 services to 629 patients.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Schaefer's specialty?
Dr. Schaefer is a sports medicine in Stillwater, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “SPORTS MEDICINE”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer is listed at 1500 CURVE CREST BLVD W, Stillwater, MN 55082. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Schaefer?
The number on file is (651) 439-1234. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier is 1174767123. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Schaefer's medical education?
Dr. Schaefer attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schaefer have?
Dr. Schaefer has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Schaefer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaefer performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of joint and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (651) 439-1234
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 CURVE CREST BLVD W
Stillwater, MN 55082
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,294 services · 629 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
85 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
77 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
15 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
13 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | Imaging | 76881 |
22 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
20 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
17 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
679 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
206 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
88 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Class of 2009 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
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